1.From Maxwell`s equation to ray optics: Snell`s law, Fermat`s principle, reflection and refraction, simple lenses, mirrors, matrix methods of optical systems.
2. Polarization: Polarization states, Poincare sphere, Birefringence, Polarization optics. Liquid crystals.
3. Diffraction, basic Fourier optics, diffraction gratings, basics of holography
4. Interference, coherence, optical coatings, filters.
5. Basic fiber optics, optical waveguides, single mode fibers, basic optical communication techniques
6. Basics of Lasers: Optical gain, optical resonators, important lasers, short pulse lasers.
7. Optical Microscopy. The basic microscope, Phase microscopy, DIC, Confocal microscopy.
8. Basic nonlinear optics: harmonic generation, self-focusing.